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Famed climber Alex Honnold was paid only mid-six figures for Netflix’s Skyscraper Live climb of Taipei 101, far below expectations; he said he’d do it for free and called the payday a reflection of the spectacle rather than the climb, per a New York Times report cited by Variety.
Netflix says Skyscraper Live will include a 10-second delay and a cutaway if Alex Honnold falls; producers also have contingency plans to delay the broadcast by up to an hour or move to the next day, with weather-driven rescheduling noted—all framed as safeguards to prevent live tragedy while the Taipei event proceeds.
Alex Honnold completed a live free-solo ascent of Taipei 101 during Netflix’s Skyscraper Live, taking about 90 minutes and setting the record for the tallest urban free climb. He reached the sphere, waved to fans, and descended with his wife Sanni McCandless nearby; the broadcast blended drone footage, pre-taped segments, and a built-in 10-second safety delay after weather caused a schedule shift.
Netflix’s live Alex Honnold ascent of Taipei 101 for Skyscraper Live was postponed due to weather and rescheduled for Saturday, January 24 at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT, with safety prioritized and Sunday’s forecast predicting partly sunny skies; the high-profile unscripted event faces general spectacle ambitions and potential scheduling competition with other live broadcasts.
Netflix's Skyscraper Live, featuring Alex Honnold's solo ascent of Taipei 101, has been postponed due to rain and will now air on Jan. 24 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, with safety prioritized and the possibility of further delays if weather persists.
Netflix postponed Alex Honnold’s Skyscraper Live ascent up Taipei 101 due to rain and wind making the 1,667-foot climb too slick, rescheduling the event for Saturday, January 24 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT with a 10-second live delay for safety. Netflix stressed that the decision was for Honnold’s safety, and noted that the challenge is the overall endurance on a wet surface, not a single move.
Netflix will air a live, rope‑free ascent of Taipei 101 by Alex Honnold as Skyscraper Live, backed by extensive safety planning, weather contingencies, and a 10‑second delay to cut away if needed; production relies on multiple cameras, drones, and a helicopter, with the option to delay to another day and a plan to air a shorter highlights version for non‑live viewers.